Zac Sunderland’s around-the-world odyssey: Puerto Vallarta detour

Sunderland, with his father, Laurence, collect his gear before departing Puerto Vallarta.

He had sought shelter in the port after his boat’s bulkhead buckled and its mast supports ripped loose in rough seas.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Sunderland helps his father repair the bulkhead.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Sunderland secures his sail.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Good wishes are written on the mast of the Intrepid.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Sunderland reads a magazine article about him.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

The 36-foot Intrepid.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Sunderland says goodbye to his father before leaving Puerto Vallarta.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Sunderland raises his sail.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Zac Sunderland in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Sunderland aboard the Intrepid before leaving Puerto Vallarta.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)